Category: HIE

A recent Black Book survey revealed that payers are rejecting health information exchanges (HIEs), a fact that ultimately means many public HIEs face serious problems of sustainability once public grant funding dries up. A recent Black Book survey revealed that payers are rejecting health information exchanges (HIEs), a fact that ultimately means many public HIEs…

As federal funds supporting health information exchanges dry up, 83 percent of the nation’s public HIEs are stalling, according to a new report from Black Book. read more …read more    

0 It was fascinating to be able to listen to the discussion as health information exchange leaders shared their perspectives on governance in HIE, during the Health IT Summit that was held last week in San Diego. It was fascinating to be able to listen to the discussion as health information exchange leaders shared their…

0 To improve their information flow, hospitals in Washington state have turned to a solution called the Emergency Department Information Exchange (EDIE), a software tool for proactively notifying EDs when high-utilization or special needs patients register. The information includes those patients’ prior ED visit history, primary care provider information, and associated care plans. One of…

As hospitals a​nd doctors’ offices across the country race to join online systems that let them share medical information securely, a new study suggests that these systems may already be helping cut unnecessary care. …read more

Participating in a health information exchange (HIE) will allow hospitals and doctors to cut down on unnecessary costs for their patient population, suggests a new study from the University of Michigan. Participating in a health information exchange (HIE) will allow hospitals and doctors to cut down on unnecessary costs for their patient population, suggests a…

The Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) is boosting its health information exchange (HIE) with a grant that will enable primary care providers to be better coordinated with behavioral healthcare practitioners. The Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) is boosting its health information exchange (HIE) with a grant that will enable primary care providers to…

Porter Research talks with LCF Research Interim CEO Bob Mayer about the challenges and expectations of building a truly sustainable HIE in New Mexico By Jennifer Dennard, social marketing director, Porter Research …read more

Past and present patients, families, friends, staff and physicians of SCCA Proton Therapy, A ProCure Center gathered this week to commemorate the milestone of treating 100 adult and pediatric cancer patients. …read more

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